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AC55 BMW

2008 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,817 mi
Last recorded74,817 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52374,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 BMW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,154 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has very small cut in treads but not to cords

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,116 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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AC55 BMW is a 2008 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 74,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC55 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC55 BMW?

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What year was AC55 BMW registered?

AC55 BMW is a 2008 BMW 523, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AC55 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC55 BMW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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